An AI platform compatible with existing infrastructures

Lumana and Convergint have announced a partnership to deploy Lumana’s AI video security platform, based on the VIA-1 model, to Convergint’s clients in both public and private sectors worldwide. The solution stands out with its camera-agnostic approach, enabling AI integration with already installed IP cameras without requiring hardware replacement, according to SDM Magazine.

The VIA-1 model, developed by Lumana, continuously adapts to the environments where it is deployed, improving its accuracy over time. This continuous learning capability is enhanced by a hybrid distributed cloud architecture, which processes video analysis locally to reduce bandwidth consumption and eliminate latency, while ensuring strict data privacy. Flagged incidents are then analyzed in greater depth in the cloud, facilitating remote management and software updates, as explained by SourceSecurity.

This partnership provides organizations with a seamless way to transform their traditional video surveillance into actionable insights, without replacing their existing infrastructures.

Enhanced security and compliance standards

Lumana’s platform meets the most stringent international standards for security and data protection, including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and NDAA, according to information provided by Daily AI Brief. These certifications ensure rigorous compliance, essential for sensitive sectors such as healthcare, education, or critical infrastructure.

This compliance is a major asset for African administrations and businesses, where the protection of personal data and the securing of infrastructures are increasingly important priorities. The platform thus enables existing video surveillance systems to be transformed into proactive tools for detecting threats, without compromising the security of the processed information.

Convergint’s expertise at the service of global deployment

Convergint, a recognized leader in integrating security solutions, will leverage its global network of technology centers to design, deploy, and maintain the Lumana platform. This collaboration combines Lumana’s expertise in video intelligence with Convergint’s field experience in integrating complex systems, as indicated by YourTechDiet.

Joe Young, vice president of partnerships at Convergint, emphasizes that this approach allows clients to select and integrate technologies tailored to their specific security and operational needs. For Sagi Ben Moshe, co-founder and CEO of Lumana, this partnership provides a seamless solution to transform traditional video surveillance into actionable intelligence without disrupting existing infrastructures.

What this changes here

For businesses and administrations in Benin and West Africa, this partnership could offer a key solution to modernize their video surveillance systems without heavy investments in hardware. Integrating AI into existing cameras would enable public institutions, such as ministries or local authorities, to strengthen their ability to monitor critical infrastructures while complying with local and international data protection regulations.

Private sectors, such as shopping centers, hospitals, or industrial zones, could also benefit from real-time analysis of video feeds, reducing risks of theft, vandalism, or security incidents. Compliance with standards like GDPR and ISO 27001 would further reassure international partners of African organizations, facilitating exchanges and collaborations.

Finally, the platform’s hybrid cloud architecture could address the connectivity challenges sometimes faced in certain regions, by processing some data locally and optimizing bandwidth usage.